The Paramedic Companion: A Case-Based Worktext

Description

The Paramedic Companion: A Case-based Worktext is a nontraditional workbook that can be used throughout the paramedic curriculum and is tightly integrated with the main textbook. The Paramedic Companion goes beyond the simple “review and test” approach of most workbooks. Instead, it supports your exploration of the art and science of prehospital medicine by providing a rich palette of learning tools, images, and even video to better explain concepts and techniques. The Paramedic Companion speaks clearly and directly to the paramedic student. The material in each chapter revolves around “Need To Know” content, based on the DOT objectives, that the authors of both the Textbook and Worktext felt was absolutely necessary for the paramedic student to master before moving on to the next section or chapter. All features in the Manual were designed to ensure that learners can successfully master these key content areas. Book Preview Site McGraw-Hill Public Safety Website Title Contents Part 1 Foundations of Paramedicine chapter 1 The EMS Profession chapter 2 The Well-Being of the Paramedic chapter 3 Professional Ethics chapter 4 Legal Issues Problem-Based Learning Case 1 The Partner Quandary chapter 5 Clinical Decision-Making chapter 6 Medical Terminology chapter 7 Anatomy Overview chapter 8 Physiology Overview Part 2 Foundations of Communication, Assessment, and Critical Care chapter 9 Safety and Scene Size-Up chapter 10 Therapeutic Communications and History Taking chapter 11 The Normal Physical Examination chapter 12 Airway Management, Ventilation, and Oxygenation chapter 13 Shock Overview chapter 14 Patient Assessment Problem-Based Learning Case 2 The Interfacility Transfer chapter 15 Pharmacology chapter 16 Medication Administration and IV chapter 17 Documentation and Communication Part 3 Trauma chapter 18 Mechanism of Injury chapter 19 Trauma and Hemorrhagic Shock chapter 20 Head, Face, and Neck Trauma chapter 21 Thoracic Trauma chapter 22 Abdominal Trauma chapter 23 Spinal Trauma Problem-Based Learning Case 3 An Awful Crash chapter 24 Skeletal Trauma chapter 25 Soft Tissue and Muscle Trauma chapter 26 Burn Trauma Problem-Based Learning Case 4 A Tragic Fall chapter 27 Trauma Patients and Trauma Systems Part 4 Medical Issues chapter 28 Pulmonary chapter 29 Cardiology Section I: Physiology and ECG Interpretation Section II: Cardiovascular Diseases chapter 30 Neurology chapter 31 Endocrine, Electrolytes, and Acid/Base chapter 32 Allergies and Anaphylaxis Problem-Based Learning Case 5 Happy New Year chapter 33 Infectious and Communicable Diseases chapter 34 Gastroenterology chapter Toxicology chapter 36 Urology chapter 37 Hematology chapter 38 Environmental Conditions chapter 39 Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat chapter 40 Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders Problem-Based Learning Case 6 Come Out Swinging chapter 41 Obstetrics and Gynecology Part 5 Special Populations chapter 42 Neonatology chapter 43 Pediatric Patients chapter 44 Geriatric Patients chapter 45 The Abused and Neglected chapter 46 Patients with Special Challenges Problem-Based Learning Case 7 Bravery Comes in All Forms chapter 47 Patients with Chronic Illnesses chapter 48 Patients from Diverse Cultures Problem-Based Learning Case 8 Life Begins Part 6 Operations chapter 49 Ambulance Operations chapter 50 Medical Incident Command chapter 51 Rescue Awareness chapter 52 Teamwork and Operational Interface chapter 53 Hazardous Materials Incidents chapter 54 Special Events and Mass Gatherings chapter 55 Responding to WMD Events Appendix A: Skill Sheets Credits Index